Celebrity Eclipse makes German appearance

People in the Papenburg area of Germany are lucky enough to be the first ones to lay their eyes on the third vessel in Celebrity Cruises' stylish multi-billion dollar Solstice Class of cruise ships

Celebrity Eclipse made its first public appearance on Sunday when its shiny profile emerged from the Meyer Werft shipyard where it is being built.

Expected to enter service on April 26th 2010, the new luxury vessel will offer Caribbean cruises roundtrips from Miami from the beginning of November.

Before that, however, UK cruise lovers will have an opportunity to enjoy a series of Canary Islands, Scandinavia, Russia and Spanish Mediterranean roundtrip itineraries from the English port of Southampton.

Those opting for the vessel can look forward to sampling world-class cuisine accompanied by impeccable service, as well as modern and sophisticated environments.

Celebrity Cruises has a fleet of nine ships and is among operators whose vessels are increasingly winning over British people by providing a wide choice of itineraries.

"... I would just like to thank you for your caring, professional and friendly attention to my partner's anxiety regarding our Christmas cruise on Ventura. I won't bore you with the details...but you made one hell of a difference.. thank you x ”